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A Song for August: The Inspiring Life Of Playwright August Wilson
by Sally Denmead and Alleanna Harris
Social Determinants of Health
by Richard G. Wilkinson Michael MarmotSocial Determinants of Health, 2nd Edition gives an authoritative overview of the social and economic factors which are known to be the most powerful determinants of population health in modern societies. Written by acknowledged experts in each field, it provides accessible summaries of the scientific justification for isolating different aspects of social and economic life as the primary determinants of a population's health. The new edition takes account of the most recent research and also includes additional chapters on ethnicity and health, sexual behaviours, the elderly, housing and neighbourhoods. <P><P> Recognition of the power of socioeconomic factors as determinants of health came initially from research on health inequalities. This has led to a view of health as not simply about individual behaviour or exposure to risk, but how the socially and economically structured way of life of a population shapes its health. Thus exercise and accidents are as much about a society's transport system as about individual decisions; and the nation's diet involves agriculture, food manufacture, retailing, and personal incomes as much as individual choice. <P><P> But a major new element in the picture we have developed is the importance of the social, or psycho-social, environment to health. For example, health in the workplace for most employees - certainly for office workers - is less a matter of exposure to physical health hazards as of the social environment, of how supportive it is, whether people have control over their work, whether their jobs are secure. A similar picture emerges in other areas ranging from the health importance of the emotional environment in early childhood to the need for more socially cohesive communities. <P><P> Social Determinants of Health should be read by those interested in the wellbeing of modern societies. It is a must for public health professionals, for health promotion specialists, and for people working in the many fields of public policy which we now know make such an important contribution to health.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore – The Complete Screenplay
by J. K. Rowling Steve KlovesProfessor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines? <P><P> The official screenplay of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the ultimate companion to the film, and invites readers to explore every scene of the complete original script penned by J.K. Rowling & Steve Kloves. Special features include behind-the-scenes content and commentary from David Yates, David Heyman, Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, Colleen Atwood and more.
Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation
by Mahmut Nedim Doral Jon Karlsson John Nyland Onur Bilge Eric Hamrin SenorskiThis fully updated and integrated edition of Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation covers the whole field of sports injuries and is an up-to-date guide for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of sports injuries. The work evaluates sports injuries of each part of the musculoskeletal system paying detailed attention to four main aspects: prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. More than 300 world-renowned experts critically present the emerging treatment role of current strategies combining evidence-based data and clinical experience. In addition, pediatric sports injuries, extreme sports injuries, the role of physiotherapy, and future developments are extensively discussed. Lastly the work explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemics on several aspects of sports injuries, e.g. epidemiology, prevention, management strategies as well as its psychosocial impact. All those who are involved in the care of patients with sports injuries will find this book to be an invaluable, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference.
Calle Primero (Harbor View Serie Cozy Fantasy)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickBienvenidos a Harbor View, donde los chismes corren veloces, los fantasmas perduran más y ningún secreto queda oculto para siempre... Cuando Skye Randall regresa a su peculiar pueblo natal de New England tras la repentina muerte de su madre, trae consigo a su hija de quince años, planes para dos semanas y ninguna intención de quedarse. Está aquí para resolver la herencia, vender las antigüedades y volver a California para salvar su matrimonio, que se derrumba. Fácil, ¿verdad? Para nada. Harbor View tiene otros planes. El acogedor pueblo costero viene con vecinos entrometidos, aire salado que huele ligeramente a magia y dos fantasmas opinadores que rondan la librería y la tienda de antigüedades en First Street. Skye ha mantenido su existencia en secreto de su hija, pero cuando sucesos extraños sugieren que la muerte de Clare no fue solo un trágico accidente, se da cuenta de que va a necesitar toda la ayuda que pueda conseguir, incluso si parte de ella proviene del otro lado. Mientras Skye y Ocean se enfrentan a la pérdida, los secretos familiares y un montón de travesuras sobrenaturales, descubrirán que hay legados por los que vale la pena luchar. Y en Harbor View, el pasado no llama educadamente a la puerta, sino que irrumpe sin contemplaciones. En un pueblo donde los secretos perduran y los espíritus se niegan guardar silencio, ¡dos semanas pueden cambiarlo todo! Sincero, divertido y lleno de magia costera, Calle Primero es el primer libro de la Serie Cozy Fantasy Harbor View, donde los lazos familiares, la ayuda fantasmal y un toque de travesura marcan la diferencia.
Introducing Neuroeducational Research: Neuroscience, Education and the Brain from Contexts to Practice
by Paul Howard JonesAmongst educators, scientists and policy-makers there is a growing belief that the field of education can benefit from an understanding of the brain. However, attempts to bring neuroscience and education together have often been hampered by crucial differences in concepts, language and philosophy. In this book, Paul Howard-Jones explores these differences, drawing on the voices of educators and scientists to argue for a new field of enquiry: neuroeducational research. Introducing Neuroeducational Research provides a meaningful bridge between two diverse perspectives on learning. It proposes that any such bridge must serve two goals that are critically related to each other: it must enrich both scientific and educational understanding. This challenge gives rise to unique conceptual, methodological and ethical issues that will inevitably characterise this new field, and these are examined and illustrated here through empirical research. Throughout the book, Paul Howard-Jones: Explores ‘neuromyths’ and their impact on educational research Highlights the opportunities to combine biological, social and experiential evidence in understanding how we learn Argues against a ‘brain-based’ natural science of education Introduces clearly the concept of an interdisciplinary neuroeducational approach Builds a methodology for conducting neuroeducational research Draws on case studies and empirical findings to illustrate how a neuroeducational approach can provide a fuller picture of how we learn. Presenting a blueprint for including our knowledge of the brain in education, this book is essential reading for all those concerned with human learning in authentic contexts: educators, scientists and policy-makers alike.
Contesting Education and Identity in Hong Kong (Citizenship, Character and Values Education)
by Liz JacksonThis text examines the intersection of youth civic engagement, identity, and protest in Hong Kong, through the lens of education. It explores how education and identity have been protested in Hong Kong, historically and today, and the mark that such contestations have left on education. Many people, particularly outside Hong Kong, were astonished by youth participation in the Umbrella Movement of 2013–2014, and the anti-extradition law protests in 2019. These protests have caused people to consider what has changed in Hong Kong over time, and what education has to do with youth civic engagement and political expression. This book provides an academic, theoretically oriented perspective on the intersection of youth identity and education in Hong Kong. Coming from an educational (and philosophical) orientation, Jackson focuses on areas where greater understanding, and greater potential agreement, might be developed, when it comes to education. This book will be of interest to educational policy makers, curriculum specialists, and educational scholars and students in liberal studies, social studies, civic education, comparative and international education, multicultural education, and youth studies.
Governing the Future: Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, Dataism (CRC Press Reference Books in Computer Science)
by Henning Glaser Pindar WongWe are living in times of deep and disruptive change. Perhaps the most powerful vector of this change can be described by three related catchphrases: digitalization, artificial intelligence, and dataism. Drawing on considerable expertise from a wide range of scholars and practitioners, this interdisciplinary collection addresses the challenges, impacts, opportunities and regulation of this civilizational transformation from a variety of angles, including technology, philosophy, cultural studies, international law, sociology and economics. This book will be of special interest to scholars, students, analysts, policy planners, and decision-makers in think tanks, international organizations, and state agencies studying and dealing with the development and governance of disruptive technologies.